{"id":1898,"date":"2019-01-31T21:16:23","date_gmt":"2019-01-31T21:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotivefly.com\/?p=1898"},"modified":"2022-06-29T19:34:57","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T19:34:57","slug":"add-track-performance-to-your-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotivefly.com\/index.php\/2019\/01\/31\/add-track-performance-to-your-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"Add Track Performance to Your Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re looking for a way to squeeze more speed and faster laps out of your vehicle, track performance can cost a lot.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Once you understand this fact of racing or lapping a track, you need to know how to get the most bang for the dollar that you spend when it\u2019s time to head out on the tarmac and spin the wheels around a track that\u2019s ready for you to see what it has to offer. Get behind the wheel when you add these five items to the mix and see what your car can do.<\/p>\n

Performance Tires<\/h2>\n

The item that touches the track is the most important part of racing the right way. If you have tires that are too slick, you\u2019re not going to be able to hold a corner and if you have too much grip, you can\u2019t get the speed you need. Purchase a set of dedicated racing tires that are optimized for performance<\/a><\/strong> and let this be the rubber you use when you race around the track.<\/p>\n

Racing Brake Pads<\/h2>\n

Why would you need to stop on the track? Because using your brakes to enter and exit corners the right way will result in faster lap times. In fact, the faster you can stop, the faster you can drive because you know your brakes will handle the job. Invest in some racing brake pads and add the ability to stop and go better than you would have on the tracks that you love to drive on.<\/p>\n

High-Temperature Brake Fluid<\/h2>\n

The temperatures that you experience when you race around the track are going to increase in every area of your vehicle, including the brakes. Because of this, you need to have fluid that will easily withstand this increased temperature and keep you performing at your best on the track. Pay attention to when you need to replace this fluid and choose the fluid that\u2019s going to help you have the ability to make the most of the brakes<\/a><\/strong> you\u2019ve installed.<\/p>\n

Lightweight Wheels<\/h2>\n

The lighter your vehicle is the faster you can go, and when you\u2019re talking about fractions of a second from being first to last, you want every advantage you can receive. You want to choose a lighter wheel that reduces the mass of the wheel and still offers you the ability to feel the grip on the track. This may be the most costly of these suggestions, but it\u2019s one that can make a huge difference when you drive.<\/p>\n

Adjustable Shock Absorbers\/Coilovers<\/h2>\n

With a set of adjustable shocks, you can set the compression and rebound rate to have the ride you\u2019re looking for when you take the car out for a ride around the track. Find the set of shocks that give you the right ride and make it easy for you to enjoy the ability to have the feeling you\u2019re looking for when you head out for a drive around the track.<\/p>\n